| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $186.69 | 5.235% | $196.4632 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.91 | 3.810% | $224.1362 | $224.14 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.81 | 8.604% | $210.4854 | $210.49 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.39 | 9.774% | $226.5626 | $226.56 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.46 | 7.339% | $170.0894 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.28 | 8.199% | $27.3527 | $27.35 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.41 | 4.254% | $183.9145 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.95 | $1,239.0040 | $1,239.00 | $1,239.00 | $1,239.10 | |